A Midwest woman was faced with an unusual dilemma when a group of kids shoveled her driveway without asking and then demanded payment. Despite the children's hard work, the woman refused to pay them because they never asked for permission to shovel her driveway. The children's mother later came to her door demanding payment and accused her of being ungrateful. However, the woman is standing her ground, arguing that she doesn't want to encourage bad behavior in children. The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many accusing the woman of being heartless. Do you think she's in the wrong? Read on to find out more.
Neighbor's Kids Shovel My Driveway Without Permission, Demand Payment
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Neighbor's kids shovel driveway without permission, demand payment 💰
A Reddit user in the Midwest was shocked when she answered the door to find four boys, approximately 12 years old, who had shoveled her driveway and sidewalk without permission and were now demanding payment of $15 each. When she refused, the boys became upset and later their mother came over to demand payment. The user is torn between feeling guilty for not paying the boys and not wanting to encourage bad behavior. She is now being criticized on NextDoor for not paying the boys and taking advantage of children. The user is turning to Reddit to find out if she's in the wrong. What do you think? Is she an a**hole, or is she right to stand her ground? Read on for the comments and reactions.
Politely decline kids' help, avoid liability. NTA. 🙅♂️
Neighbor's kids demand payment for unrequested service. NTA sets boundaries 👍
Kids shovel driveway without permission, demand payment. NTA response.
Entitled kids demand money for unwanted service, NTA stands firm.
Don't let anyone take advantage of you. NTA 💪
Mother demands payment for broken arm? NTA for refusing payment.
Neighbor's kids demand ridiculous payment for shoveling driveway - NTA
Good deed or not, demanding payment is entitled behavior. NTA 😤
NTA, but post on neighborhood apps to avoid future misunderstandings 🏠
Asserting the hypocrisy of demanding payment for unasked services. 🤔
Tit for tat? 🤔 NTA suggests washing their car for payment.
Good neighbor or scam artist? One person speaks out 👍👎
NTA for not paying for unrequested service, unreasonable demand 😂
Don't let anyone trick you into paying for unrequested services 💇♂️
Stand your ground! Saying no is justified even if kids volunteered. 🙅
Neighbor's kids demand payment for unsolicited driveway shoveling. NTA.
Neighbor's kids shovel driveway, demand payment. NTA refuses. Mom supports.
Uninvited snow angels or entitled shovelers? 🤔
Unexpected visitors demand payment for unrequested service 😒
When good deeds come with hidden demands... 🤨
Generous kid helps neighbors without expecting anything in return ❄
Generous NTA offers solution to entitled kids shoveling driveway 🏠❄️
Kids shoveled without permission, mom demands payment. NTA gives 0-20€.
Nice gesture or entitled behavior? Discuss 👇
Neighbor's kids shovel driveway, entitled mom demands payment. NTA.
Don't let them guilt trip you into paying! 💸 NTA
Mother condemns scamming behavior of neighbor's kids shoveling driveway.
👍 NTA for not paying neighbor's kids for unauthorized service.
Neighbor's kids demand payment for unauthorized driveway shoveling, NTA responds
NTA for not paying for unrequested work done by kids.
Teaching kids to ask before working for payment 👍
Tit for tat? One commenter suggests a creative retaliation 🌱💰
Demanding payment for an unrequested favor? YTA, lady 🙄
Uninvited snow shoveling turns into attempted extortion. 😱
Neighbor's kids shovel driveway, demand payment. NTA or ESH?
NTA neighbor's kids shoveled your driveway without permission and demand payment 💰
Commenter sympathizes with OP and hates entitled parents 🤬
Commenter compares kids shoveling driveway to making sandwiches at McDonald's.
Neighbor's kids demand payment for unsolicited driveway shoveling. 🙄
Good parenting gone wrong: Neighbor's kid shovels driveway, demands payment 🤦♀️
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👀 Taking legal action against entitled neighbors and their kids
Neighbor's kids demand payment for unrequested driveway shoveling - NTA strikes back 🔥
Respectful and reasonable behavior from a responsible shoveler 🙌
Demanding payment for an unrequested service? Not cool 😒
Midwest Teen Mafia vibes in this NTA comment 👀👀
Stand your ground, don't reinforce bad behavior. No payment required ❌
Don't reward manipulation. Stand your ground. 👌
Teaching kids the importance of asking before doing things. 💪🏻
Neighbor's kids shovel driveway, demand payment - commenter thinks NTA.
Commenter reminisces about shoveling snow for cheap, inflation lamented 😔
Don't let entitled neighbors take advantage of you. 💪
Neighbor's kids demand payment for unsolicited service, NTA refuses.
Disgusted by entitled neighbors who demand payment for trespassing.
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Questionable parenting leads to driveway shoveling payment dispute 😬
Kids trespass and demand payment for unasked work. NTA.
Unwanted shoveling with a price tag - NTA stands firm
NTA for not paying for unrequested driveway shoveling 😊
👍 Not the a**hole for standing your ground and refusing payment.
Friendly snow shoveling offer turned into a shady money demand 😒
A heartwarming story of helping neighbors without expecting payment ❤️👍
Lesson learned: 'Never work for free!'. 💰
Friendly solution to entitled kids demanding payment for driveway shoveling 🍪